by Summit | Nov 13, 2023 | All Blogs, Geriatrics, Occupational Therapy, Orthopedics, Physical Therapy
Written By: Brian Trzaskos PT LMT CSCS CMP MI-C As the holiday season approaches, I am reminded of the many challenges faced by individuals who suffer from chronic pain. As someone who has personally experienced the struggles of managing chronic pain, I understand...
by Summit | Nov 6, 2023 | All Blogs, Geriatrics, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
Written By: Amy Shevlin, PT, MS, DPT, GCS As we move into November, I think it’s important to take a moment and reflect on the amazing outpouring of support for breast cancer awareness in October. Social media is flooded with pink ribbons, reminding all of us of the...
by Summit | Oct 8, 2023 | All Blogs, Body Regions, Geriatrics, Occupational Therapy, Orthopedics, Physical Therapy
Written By: Nicole Scheiman, OTR/L, DrOT, CLT-LANA, CKTP According to the Oxford Online Dictionary, edema is defined as, “a condition characterized by an excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body.” So it seems simple to define what...
by Summit | Sep 11, 2023 | All Blogs, Geriatrics, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
Written By: Timothy Dunn, PT, DPT, GCS, COS-C, CEEAA A few weeks ago, I was running with three of my friends along the bike trail that circles Lake Wilhelm, a beautiful spot in Northwest Pennsylvania. Four miles into the run, I caught my foot on a stealthy branch and...
by Summit | Aug 14, 2023 | All Blogs, Body Regions, Geriatrics, Occupational Therapy, Orthopedics, Physical Therapy
Written By: Shana Carter PT, DPT, OCS, UDN-C Since the COVID-19 pandemic made an unapologetic entry into our world in 2020, so many things in our lives have changed, including a rapid and vast increase in work-from-home job opportunities. While the changes in the...
by Summit | Jul 31, 2023 | All Blogs, Geriatrics, Neurology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Language Pathology
Written By: Dr. Chad Hensel, PT, DPT, MHS, CSCS Alzheimer’s disease is well-known and well-feared, afflicting over 6 million Americans. This progressive neurodegenerative disease impairs cognition and function over time. A diagnosis is one of great anxiety not only...
